Re:Improving deep sleep may prevent dementia, study finds
by robocat on Monday November 06, 2023 @07:51PM
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Cheers.
Yes Promethazine (the anti-histamine I'm using) is a moderate anticholinergic.
AFAIK Melatonin needs a doctor's prescription in New Zealand.
I will balance the risks as best I can (lack of sleep is also very unhealthy!!), and keep scientifically trying softer alternatives.
If you need something for sleep I highly suggest you either try melatonin if you want something OTC or talk to your doctor for something that requires a prescription.
Aside from melatonin, pretty much every OTC sleeping drug you can get is an anticholinergic drug which is better to avoid.